The Hawaii legislature passed a landmark autism insurance reform bill during the 2015 legislative session. The legislation, which received overwhelming support, now heads to Governor David Ige for signature. If signed, Hawaii would join 41 other states guaranteeing insurance coverage for those with autism.

Governor Nathan Deal signed autism insurance reform legislation, SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law today in a signing ceremony at the Capitol making Georgia the 41st state in the country to pass reforms that require coverage for autism related medical services.

Georgia becomes the 41st state in the country to pass reforms that require coverage for autism related medical services after the both chambers voted unanimously in support of SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law. The bill now heads to Governor Nathan Deal for his signature.

Governor Phil Bryant signed an autism insurance bill making Mississippi the 40th state to require autism-related coverage statewide after the legislature voted overwhelmingly to support reform. The measure, House Bill HB 885 was sponsored by Rep. Steve Massengill (R-Hickory Flat).

Chairman Charlie Bethel and Richard Smith announced at a joint press conference at the Georgia State Capitol that a deal has been reached to pass autism insurance reform SB 1, better known as Ava’s Law, which had been held up in the House Insurance Commi